Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cummings Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 425 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Math Proficiency: 25%
- Reading Proficiency: 34%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cummings Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cummings Elementary School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
425 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Cummings Elementary School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)34%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
33%
25%
Black
2%
2%
White
53%
60%
Hawaiian
4%
1%
Two or more races
7%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Cummings Elementary School?
425 students attend Cummings Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cummings Elementary School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cummings Elementary School?
Cummings Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cummings Elementary School offer ?
Cummings Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Cummings Elementary School part of?
Cummings Elementary School is part of Salem-Keizer SD 24j School District.
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